The ATH-R50x Blends the Spacious Soundstage of an Open-Back Design with Dynamic Bass, Delivering an Engaging Listening Experience

• Professional open-back reference headphones
• Open-back design allows unrestricted airflow to eliminate internal resonance
• Extended bass and accurate midrange provides exceptional performance for audio production
• Handcrafted and rigorously tested in Tokyo, Japan
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ATH-R50x

The ATH-R50x professional open-back reference headphones are designed to provide a natural listening experience with an expansive soundstage that’s ideal for all manner of critical-listening tasks. The headphones’ drivers are modelled after those used in the original ATH-R70x, now re-engineered to deliver bass that’s surprisingly powerful for an open-back model, plus an accurate upper midrange to ensure the clarity of vocals and lead instruments without sacrificing overall balance.

Key to delivering this natural, full-spectrum sound is the headphones’ pure open-back design, which doesn’t embellish the sound coming from the drivers. The ATH-R50x headphones are engineered to deliver dynamic, detailed audio, with powerful sub-bass and a realistic soundstage, directly from the drivers without any additional acoustic tuning. The fully open earcups also provide greater comfort than closed-back models – comfort enhanced by the newly designed headband and durable, lightweight construction.
 
Perfect for mixing, mastering, or creating, the ATH-R50x provides precise, reliable reference across stereo, surround, and immersive formats, making it a versatile choice for any professional or home studio.

Pure Open-Back Sound

Fully open-back sound relies solely on the performance of the driver, with each diaphragm movement directly translating into sound. The ATH-R50x open-back design allows unrestricted airflow that prevents any distortion or artificial enhancement to the sound. The headphones deliver pure sound directly from the transducer for an authentic open-back experience.

Lightweight Design

The headband on the lightweight ATH-R50x (207 g) is designed to keep you comfortable for hours. The replaceable velour earpads and cooling, open-back earcups add to the comfort, allowing you to stay fully immersed in the audio even through the longest listening sessions.

Specifications

• Driver Diameter: 45mm
• Frequency Response: 5-40,000 Hz
• Max. Input Power: 1,600 mW
• Sensitivity: 93.3 dB/mW
• Impedance: 50 ohms
• Weight: Approx. 207g (7.3 oz) without cable
• Connector: 3.5mm (1/8") stereo headphone jack
• Audio-Technica 2 Year Warranty

In the Box

• Audio-Technica ATH-R50x headphones
• Detachable cable (3.0 m (9.8’) / 3.5 mm (1/8”) gold-plated stereo mini-plug)
• Detachable cable (1.2 m (3.9’) / 3.5 mm (1/8”) gold-plated stereo mini-plug)
• 6.3 mm (1/4") adapter and a carrying pouch